Nanda Devi Attempt. Nanda Devi (25,645 feet) was attempted by an expedition sponsored by the Gujarat Sports Council and led by Nandlal Purohit. Bad weather allowed little advance beyond Camp III. (Apparently they were heading for the south ridge of Nanda Devi East.)

Soli S. Mehta and Jagdish C. Nanavati, Himalayan Club